PowertrainP0981

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance

29 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range normally covers the transmission control system, but some manufacturers use P07-P09 codes for unrelated functions (fuel pump control, air-mix motors, lighting or windows). Check the description before assuming it is a transmission fault.

2Common causes

Low or dirty transmission fluid
Faulty shift solenoid
Faulty speed sensor
Wiring or connector fault
Internal transmission wear

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the transmission slips, jerks, will not shift, or a transmission temperature warning is on, stop driving and let it cool: continuing can cause expensive damage. If the code names a different system (for example the fuel pump), treat it on its own terms; a fuel-pump control failure can stall the car, so have it checked before driving further. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 29

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0981	S1 solenoid valve implausible Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Chrysler	P0981	Shift Solenoid 4 Control Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0981	Solenoid valve S1 failure Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0981	Litar kawalan solenoid 'D' julat/prestasi Brand	Powertrain
Fiat	P0981	Shift solenoid 'D' Control circuit range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Ford	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Geely	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0981	Shift Solenoid Valve 4 Control Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0981	Shift solenoid D control - Circuit too high/low Brand	Powertrain
Maserati	P0981	shift solenoid D control circuit range/performance Brand	Powertrain
Mazda	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Opel	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance SAE	Powertrain
Saab	P0981	Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0981	Pressure Control Solenoid 'SLC2' Electrical Error Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0981	Shift Solenoid 'D' Control Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0981	Linear solenoid valve feedback current blocked (SLC2) Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P0981	SAE: Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit: Range Performance Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0981 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	P098100	Linear feedback current - stuck(SLC2) Brand	Powertrain

6Related codes

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